The position paper stresses the role that cities are playing in reducing the number of people affected by environmental noise and proposes a target oriented approach as well as the strengthening of noise measures at source, and more inclusive and efficient legislation.
...that in Nacka around 6,000 citizens per year receive vouchers for further education or skills development services aimed at employment?
...that in Newcastle vulnerable youth offenders have helped protect 200 homes from flooding thanks to a 'work' programme?
...that Izmir has helped over 20,000 people graduate from its city college project which develops skills specific to the sectors most in demand of labour?
...that Ghent city council has Slovak and Bulgarian mediators to help eastern European migrants integrate more easily into the work force?
...that Madrid has provided customised career guidance and training to 4,596 unemployed people from the most disadvantaged areas of the city?
...that Birmingham's Energy Savers programme, has assisted 489 vulnerable people into job placements or training opportunities?
...that in Zagreb over 3,000 long term unemployed have gained new work skills in exchange for working in the city's public green spaces?
...that Tilburg has developed a competence card for refugees seeking work, which details their training and work experience for potential employers?